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Quasense is an extended-cycle birth control pill that allows women to only have four periods each year. This eMedTV Web page describes Quasense in more detail, describing possible side effects and discussing some general precautions of the pill.
This eMedTV Web presentation explores the birth control pill Quasense. Information covered includes its side effects, warnings, precautions, dosing, and interactions.
There is only one standard Quasense dosage -- one tablet once a day. This portion of the eMedTV library contains other important Quasense dosing guidelines to be aware of, including suggestions on when and how to take the birth control pill.
Raltegravir is only approved for use with other medications to treat HIV infection and AIDS. This eMedTV page offers information on the effects of this prescription drug, tips on when and how to take it, and potential side effects.
The standard dose of raltegravir for adults who have HIV or AIDS is 400 mg twice daily. This eMedTV Web page also warns people of problems that may occur if raltegravir dosing guidelines are not followed and offers tips for taking the drug.
This eMedTV segment examines Raltegravir. Drug information includes its possible side effects, warnings, precautions, and interactions.
Ritonavir is a medication often used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV page further explains what ritonavir is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers dosing information for the drug.
The recommended ritonavir dose for the treatment of HIV and AIDS in adults is 600 mg twice a day. This eMedTV resource contains more detailed ritonavir dosing information, including dosing guidelines for children and helpful tips on taking the drug.
Ritonavir tablets are approved for treating HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV presentation examines the drug, including dosing, warnings, precautions, and side effects.
Saquinavir is a prescribed medication that is used along with ritonavir to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article explains how saquinavir works and describes general precautions, dosing information, potential side effects, and more.
Saquinavir dosing for adults is 1000 mg twice daily and 100 mg of ritonavir twice daily. This eMedTV article also provides some suggestions on how best to take the medication and stresses the importance of not missing your saquinavir doses.
This eMedTV Web page looks at saquinavir as a treatment for HIV or AIDS. Information includes dosing, warnings, side effects, and precautions.
Potential side effects of Trivora include nausea, spotting, and acne. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects, including serious ones that require medical attention. Side affects Trivora is a common misspelling of side effects of Trivora.
Nausea, sleep disorders, and headaches are among the most common side effects reported with abacavir. This eMedTV resource lists other side effects of abacavir that may occur and explains which ones may require immediate medical attention.
Side Effects of Abacavir/Lamivudine
Dizziness or vertigo, fatigue, and insomnia are some of the most common side effects of abacavir/lamivudine. This eMedTV page lists other common abacavir/lamivudine side effects and explains which side effects may require medical attention.
Side Effects of Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine
Potential side effects of abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine include muscle or bone pain, nausea, and diarrhea. This eMedTV resource lists other possible side effects, including serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Nausea, fatigue, and headaches are among the most common side effects reported with amprenavir. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects of amprenavir that may occur and explains which ones to immediately report to your healthcare provider.
Vomiting, muscle pain, and insomnia are common side effects of atazanavir. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects are minor and don't require treatment, some are more serious and may require medical attention, such as arrhythmia.
Possible side effects of birth control pills (including Balziva) include nausea, headaches, and bloating. This eMedTV article lists other possible side effects of Balziva, including serious problems that you should report to a doctor right away.
Potentially serious side effects of darunavir include liver damage, hyperglycemia, and allergic reactions. This eMedTV segment also lists some of the common side effects of the drug, such as vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and high cholesterol.
Sinus infection, fatigue, and fever are some of the most commonly reported side effects of delavirdine. This eMedTV page lists other common side effects, as well as serious problems that may require medical attention, such as depression or anxiety.
All medicines have the potential for side effects, including didanosine. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at some of the common side effects of didanosine, such as diarrhea and stomach pain, as well as the more serious side effects.
Dizziness, fatigue, and vomiting are some of the most commonly reported side effects of efavirenz. This eMedTV resource provides a list of other possible side effects, including potentially serious problems that may require prompt medical attention.
Side Effects of Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir
Depression and anxiety are potentially serious side effects of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir. As this eMedTV page explains, however, side effects are typically mild. Nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue are some of the more common side effects.
Headaches, dizziness, and nausea are some of the common side effects of emtricitabine. This part of the eMedTV archives describes other possible side effects of the drug, including those that are more serious and require immediate medical attention.
Side Effects of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir
Fatigue, dizziness, and headache are some of the most common side effects of emtricitabine and tenofovir. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects that may occur, including serious ones that should be reported to a doctor immediately.
As with all medications, side effects are possible with enfuvirtide. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at some of the common side effects of enfuvirtide, such as reactions at the injection site, as well as the more serious side effects.
Side Effects of Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring
Common etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring side effects include nausea, weight gain, and headache. This eMedTV resource also lists potentially serious side effects of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring that require medical attention.
Potential side effects of fosamprenavir include abdominal pain, vomiting, and headaches. This eMedTV article also describes the most common side effect seen in children and lists potentially serious side effects that may require medical attention.
Potential indinavir side effects include fever, cough, and nausea. This eMedTV page lists some of the most common side effects of indinavir, as well as less common but potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Common side effects of Jolivette include breast tenderness, nausea, and menstrual changes. This page from the eMedTV archives lists other side effects that may occur with Jolivette, including serious side effects that require medical attention.
Possible side effects of birth control pills (including Kariva) include bloating, nausea, and vomiting. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of Kariva, including potentially serious problems that you should report to a doctor right away.
Side Effects of Lamivudine/Zidovudine
Because side effects of lamivudine/zidovudine are possible, this eMedTV article provides a list of the most common ones. Information is also provided on rare but potentially serious side effects that may require immediate medical attention.
Side Effects of Lopinavir and Ritonavir
Common side effects of lopinavir and ritonavir may include headache, nausea, and weakness. This eMedTV page lists other common side effects seen with the drug, as well as rare but potentially serious problems that require medical attention.
Common side effects of maraviroc include fever, insomnia, and coughing. This page from the eMedTV archives lists other possible side effects of the drug and describes potentially serious problems that should be reported to a healthcare provider.
Side Effects of Microgestin Fe
This eMedTV Web article explains that although most side effects of Microgestin Fe are typically minor, serious side effects can occur and should be reported to your doctor right away. This page takes an in-depth look at Microgestin Fe side effects.
Gas, nausea, and diarrhea are some of the most common side effects of nelfinavir. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible nelfinavir side effects, including less common but potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Muscle pain, fatigue, and nausea are some of the most commonly reported side effects of nevirapine. This eMedTV resource lists other common side effects and also describes potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Common side effects of Quasense may include bloating, headaches, and nausea. This selection from the eMedTV archives lists other common side effects of the drug and describes which ones are more serious and may require prompt medical care.
Nausea, fever, and diarrhea are among the most common side effects reported with raltegravir. This eMedTV article lists other side effects of raltegravir that may occur and explains which side effects may require immediate medical attention.
Weakness, fever, and nausea are some of the possible side effects of ritonavir. This eMedTV page lists other side effects that may occur with ritonavir, including serious problems that may require medical attention (such as anemia or hyperglycemia).
Fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea are some of the more commonly reported side effects of saquinavir. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects that may occur with the drug and describes which side effects may require immediate medical attention.
In most cases, the side effects of Solia are typically minor and can easily be treated. However, as this eMedTV page explains, you should notify your doctor right away if you develop more serious side effects, such as depression or chest pain.
Some of the most common side effects of stavudine include diarrhea, headaches, and nausea. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists other common stavudine side effects and describes serious problems that should be reported to a healthcare provider.
Potential side effects of tenofovir include vomiting, weight loss, and back pain. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects, including serious ones that may require medical attention (such as anxiety, depression, or allergic reactions).
Common tipranavir side effects may include vomiting, fatigue, and headache. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV article also lists less common but potentially serious side effects of tipranavir that may require immediate medical attention.
Potentially serious side effects of Trivora include depression, vision loss, and chest pain. As this eMedTV page explains, while Trivora side effects can be bothersome, they are usually not dangerous and do not require medical attention in most cases.
All medications have the potential for side effects, including zalcitabine. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at common side effects of zalcitabine (such as fatigue and nausea), as well as the more serious side effects (such as seizures).
Signs of pubic lice can include intense, frequent itching and visible nits (eggs). This eMedTV segment discusses these and other symptoms, and also explains how signs may not always be present in a person with pubic lice.
Solia is a birth control pill that contains an estrogen and a progestin, and works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview on Solia, including information on its possible side effects, dosing tips, and general precautions.
eMedTV examines Solia birth control pills on this Web page. Information discussed included side effects, warnings, interactions, and much more.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains that there is only one standard Solia dosage. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Solia dosing guidelines for preventing pregnancy and discusses what to do if you miss any of the birth control pills.
Stavudine is an HIV and AIDS medication that works by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying. This eMedTV article discusses stavudine in more detail, including general dosing information and possible side effects of the medicine.
For the treatment of HIV and AIDS, the stavudine dosage for adults is typically 40 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also discusses the factors that may affect the stavudine dose your healthcare provider prescribes, and offers tips for taking the drug.
Stavudine for Treating HIV/AIDS
Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis discussed in this eMedTV article include abnormal discharge, vaginal irritation and itching, and burning during urination. If left untreated, symptoms of bacterial vaginosis can lead to serious complications.
Symptoms of trichomoniasis differ between men and women. As this eMedTV resource explains, while most men do not show any symptoms at all, women typically experience foul-smelling abnormal vaginal discharge and irritation of the genitalia.
Soft, moist, pink, or flesh-colored swellings are the most common symptoms of venereal warts. This eMedTV resource lists other possible symptoms and also describes where venereal warts may appear in the genital area.
Tenofovir is a medication commonly used in HIV "cocktails" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page describes how tenofovir works, explains what you should know before starting treatment, and offers dosing information for the drug.
For most people, tenofovir dosing starts at 300 mg once daily. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, people with kidney disease may need to take the medication less frequently, such as once or twice a week instead of once daily.
Tenofovir is one of a number of HIV medications approved by the FDA. This eMedTV presentation examines the drug, including its possible interactions, side effects, dosing, and precautions.
Tipranavir is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV page describes tipranavir in more detail, explains how the drug works to prevent HIV from multiplying, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
The recommended tipranavir dose is 500 mg twice daily, taken with 200 mg of ritonavir. This part of the eMedTV library contains other important tipranavir dosing information, including suggestions on when and how to take the HIV and AIDS medicine.
Tipranavir is one of the many drugs approved for treating HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web segment covers the drug, including drug interactions, warnings, precautions, side effects, and dosing.